Youth Sports Injuries and Conditions
As more children and teenagers are playing and competing in sports and athletics, the injuries and exercise-related conditions associated are also on the rise. Since children and young adults are still growing, their anatomy affects diagnosis and treatment of fractures, injuries, and multiple conditions.
Youth injuries can have long-lasting effects when not properly treated and in the case of concussions, can cause more problems than in adults.
Most youth injuries or athletic conditions require:
- Time-off to heal from the injury
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Performing preventative exercises
- Utitlizing proper form and technique in the sport or activity
It is also recommended to see a physician specializing in pediatrics to address all of the concerns related to recovering from a youth sports injury or condition.
Injuries and conditions
Treatments
Prevention
- Injury Prevention in Female Soccer Players
- Safety Tips for Young Baseball Pitchers to Avoid Injury
- Strength and Conditioning for the Young Athlete
- Winter Wonderland: Injury Prevention Tips for Children
- 5 Tips to Prevent Children's Injuries at Playtime
- Tips for Tennis Players: Optimizing Performance and Staying Healthy
- Soccer Injury Prevention: Stay off the Sideline and on the Field
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Updated: 8/22/2022
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